The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada supports wildlife research, education and conservation. The Institute promotes informed and compassionate action to improve the environment shared by all Earth's living creatures.

The Position:

JGI Canada is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic individual who can thrive and grow in a unique and important role as the organization’s Coordinator, Community Engagement.

As Coordinator, Community Engagement, you will provide key support to two of the organization’s most important communities.

The coordinator will play a critical role in supporting JGI Canada’s youth education program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, with an emphasis on stewarding young participants, educators, advisors and other stakeholders.

The coordinator will additionally undertake ongoing outreach to JGI Canada’s supporter base through our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram), media outreach and e-communications. With creativity and an ability to motivate and inspire, the coordinator will have extensive experience in using social media channels to move people to take action, yielding measurable results for the Institute as we strive to engage a wider audience and increase the understanding of, and support for, our work.

Responsibilities:

Roots & Shoots

Under the direction of the Manager, Roots & Shoots Canada, the Coordinator, Community Engagement will:

Coordinate and deliver regional and national youth engagement campaigns

Assist with the development of JGI stories for media and support media outreach

Update the JGI Canada website as required

Assist in the development and implementation of JGI Canada advocacy and awareness campaigns

Other

Participate in regular departmental and organizational meetings

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Post-Secondary education in relevant field

Two to five years experience in the development field and/or in the non-profit sector

Demonstrated skills and experience motivating and supporting youth

Excellent people skills; ability to develop rapport with a variety of communities

Proven project management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate complex ideas and situations in layperson terms

Extensive experience utilizing social media in a work environment - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and social media monitoring tools

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Experience in community building

Demonstrated research skills

Ability to work in a team and with minimal supervision

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume to JGI Canada by September 25, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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